PS The statement of purpose explains the nature of your interest in journalism and reasons for pursing the degree at Stanford University. GPA GPAs of at least 3.5 are strongly recommended. CV Upload a 1-3 page resume into the ‘resume’ section of the application. Fee The online application fee is $125 for all applicants, both domestic and international. RL Three letters of recommendation that are specific and precise in their assessment of the accomplishments and promise of the applicant must be submitted online by January 4, 2018. As part of the online application, applicants will be required to register the contact information of their recommenders. Recommenders will then receive an email with directions on how to proceed. At least one evaluation and letter should be from a faculty member at the last school you attended as a full-time student (unless you have been out of school for more than five years). Substitutions for faculty recommendations may include work associates or others who can comment on your academic potential for graduate work. We cannot accept letters of recommendation sent through Interfolio or similar services. Transcript Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of transcripts (either official or unofficial) from all postsecondary institutions attended as a full-time student for one academic year or longer. Multiple page uploads are allowed for all transcripts. In addition, either e-transcripts that are digitally signed and certified by the institution, or two print copies of OFFICIAL transcripts of all uploaded versions must be submitted directly to our department. Applicants from Chinese institutions are encouraged to use the China credential service within the graduate application to request and submit CHESICC authenticated transcript(s). Applicants submitting CHESICC authenticated transcripts do not need to submit official paper transcripts. All electronically delivered transcripts should be sent to studentservices@commu.stanford.edu .